After visiting all 50 states, I've found the best way to experience a city is on foot — especially in walkable cities like ...

Wildfire risk rules the Fourth. In unincorporated Sonoma County and in cities like Santa Rosa, all fireworks are illegal year‑round. Cloverdale is the notable carve‑out for state‑approved “safe and ...

The San Jose Sharks play ice hockey. The Sebastopol Sharks? They play underwater hockey.The sport is a combination of swimming, freediving, snorkeling and, of course, hockey. Because points unfold ...

As we head into autumn, plenty of theater companies, art galleries, and bookstores rev up their events. Keep track of it all, ...

Education and Child Welfare reporter for The Press Democrat. She was hired via Report For America, a national organization that supports journalists in underserved communities. Her reporting focuses ...